GLF Drought Deaths

Question

A severe drought during the GLF campaign in China killed about how many people?

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A severe drought during the GLF campaign in China killed about how many people?

  1. 10 million
  2. 20 million
  3. 30 million — Correct Answer
  4. 50 million
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

A severe drought caused havoc in China killing about 30 million people during the GLF campaign.

Key Points:
  • Russia withdrew its professionals from China after conflicts.
  • GLF campaign met with many problems.
  • This was a major setback to China's industrialisation efforts.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • A, B, D: The correct figure is approximately 30 million.

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